Winter Cake
Cozy up this season with a delightful Winter Cake that perfectly captures the essence of winter’s warmth and comfort. This moist and flavorful cake is infused with the aromatic spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by bursts of sweet dried cranberries, crunchy chopped walnuts, and a hint of bright orange zest. Made with creamy buttermilk and topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this easy-to-make cake is an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings or a simple treat with your favorite hot beverage. Its rich, seasonal flavors and rustic charm make it the perfect centerpiece for any winter celebration. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser will quickly become a staple in your cold-weather baking lineup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternatively with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and orange zest using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake is cool, lightly dust the top with powdered sugar for decoration before serving.
Slice and serve with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy winter treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.0 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.3 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 833 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 2404 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 640.6 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 386.1 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 575 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1328 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
